Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ770210
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-May
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Detection and Quantification of Valerenic Acid in Commercially Available Valerian Products
Douglas, Ruth H.; Muldowney, Ciaran A.; Mohamed, Rabab; Keohane, Fiona; Shanahan, Catherine; Walsh, John J.; Kavanagh, Pierce V.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n5 p829 May 2007
Several valerian-containing products sold in pharmacies were evaluated to verify the presence of Valeriana officinalis by identifying the presence of valerenic acid found only in species of Valeriana. The content of valerenic acid was found to vary considerably in the products analyzed, thus emphasizing the importance of standardizing herbal medicinal products.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Science Experiments, Undergraduate Study, Science Instruction, College Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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